What would happen if a nuclear power plant got nuked?

Depending on the size of the nuclear weapon and how high above the plant it detonated the plant would be totally destroyed and significantly vaporized in the process. Downforce overpressure and heat from the blast from a low altitude air burst would be significant.

Do missiles explode if shot?

If they shoot and get a successful intercept,yes the missile will explode but not nuclear explosion. The missile will split and probably the nuclear materials will release radiations all over the place.

What is the kill radius of a nuclear bomb?

The air blast from a 1 KT detonation could cause 50\% mortality from flying glass shards, to individuals within an approximate radius of 300 yards (275 m). This radius increases to approximately 0.3 miles (590 m) for a 10 KT detonation.

Would a nuke go off if you shot it?

Short answer: It’s very unlikely. As you read above, causing a nuclear bomb to detonate requires a precise orchestration of events, without which the chain reaction does not initiate and the bomb doesn’t detonate.

Will a bullet set off C4?

C-4 cannot be detonated by a gunshot or by dropping it onto a hard surface. It does not explode when set on fire or exposed to microwaves. Detonation can only be initiated by a shockwave, such as when a detonator inserted into it is fired.

What happens if you shoot down a nuclear missile?

In a nutshell, a successful shoot-down of a nuclear missile would make a city-flattening bomb into a mere radiation hazard, thus reducing its deadliness by a huge margin.

What happens if you shoot a bomb with a bullet?

If the man in Miami had been carrying a bomb, the chances of an air marshal accidentally shooting the detonator would be very small. If the bullet had hit the TNT, it might have passed right through. It’s also possible that a stray bullet could disable the bomb.

How does a nuclear bomb detonate?

As you read above, causing a nuclear bomb to detonate requires a precise orchestration of events, without which the chain reaction does not initiate and the bomb doesn’t detonate.

Can a gun set off a bomb?

It depends on the explosive. Some bomb materials are highly sensitive to impact; if you shoot a gun at a stick of dynamite, for example, there’s a good chance you’ll set it off. Others are less susceptible to gunfire.